The Briefing with Jen Psaki Kash's boozy boasts backfire as drinking questions follow him to another hearing
May 13, 2026
Robert Garcia, U.S. Congressman and ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, discusses efforts to seek justice for Jeffrey Epstein survivors. Conversations cover survivor testimony from a field hearing and a congressional probe into the 2008 plea deal. The segment focuses on subpoenas for prosecutors and accountability in the long-running investigation.
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Public Denials Collide With Patel's Own Drinking Record
- Kash Patel publicly denied recent drinking reports while his past comments and photos showed open drinking during official trips.
- Psaki cites Patel's own jokes about beer, hockey, and PBRs plus footage of him drinking with the U.S. men's hockey team as context for the allegations.
Political Litmus Tests Reshaping FBI Careers
- Career FBI officials describe political litmus tests and pressure to show loyalty under Patel's leadership.
- Michael Feinberg and Brian Driscoll recount being warned about voting questions and being pushed out after ties to Trump investigations.
Purges Weaken FBI At A Dangerous Moment
- Patel reorganized and purged key national security and counterintelligence teams, weakening the FBI amid rising tensions with Iran.
- Tim Weiner warns this is happening during a dangerous period and likens it to self-immolation of national security capabilities.
